Using food pantries to help people quit smoking
Leveraging Community-Based Food Pantry Settings for Provision of Tobacco Cessation Treatment
['FUNDING_R01'] · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11024627
This study is looking to help low-income smokers quit by using food pantries as a friendly place to offer support and resources for stopping smoking, making it easier for those who might not see a doctor regularly to get the help they need.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11024627 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve access to tobacco cessation services for low-income individuals by utilizing food pantries as community-based settings. The project will adapt a model called Ask-Advise-Connect (AAC) to better engage with smokers who may not regularly visit healthcare providers. Through stakeholder involvement, the adapted model will be implemented in food pantries to provide resources and support for quitting smoking. The effectiveness and sustainability of this approach will be evaluated to ensure it meets the needs of the community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults from low-income backgrounds who smoke and may have limited access to traditional healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or those who have access to regular healthcare services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase smoking cessation rates among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively increase access to cessation resources, making this approach promising yet innovative.
Where this research is happening
CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES
- CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY — CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KIM-MOZELESKI, JIN E. — CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: KIM-MOZELESKI, JIN E.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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